Structure and mechanism of action of teicoplanin

J Hosp Infect. 1986 Mar:7 Suppl A:79-83. doi: 10.1016/0195-6701(86)90011-3.

Abstract

The chemistry, structure and physicochemical properties of the novel glycopeptide teicoplanin are reviewed. The possible relationship between these characteristics and the mechanism and mode of action and pharmacokinetic behaviour are briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Drug Interactions
  • Enterobacter / drug effects
  • Glycopeptides / pharmacology
  • Peptidoglycan / pharmacology
  • Ristocetin / pharmacology
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Streptococcus / drug effects
  • Teicoplanin
  • Vancomycin / pharmacology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Glycopeptides
  • Peptidoglycan
  • Ristocetin
  • Teicoplanin
  • Vancomycin